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Simmons Named a ‘Hidden Gem’ Among US Colleges

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Simmons Leads the Way in Women’s Sports Management

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Boston Business Journal Features Living and Learning Center

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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2026

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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

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  1. Dr. Marjorie Readdy, Director of Health Services, 1949-1982, poses with a stethoscope on the back of an unidentified nursing student while Elsie Fenney, Assistant Director of Health Services, looks on.
    Campus & Community

    Archive Project Documents Simmons' Role in the History of Nursing Education

    "Simmons has a great reputation for educating nurses," says School of Nursing Associate Professor Patricia Rissmiller. "The Nursing program at Simmons started in 1902. I've often wondered how it started, and how we got to where we are." Rismiller's interest...

  2. photo of Professor Christine Evans
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Celebrates 30-Year Partnership with the New England Center for Children

    For 30 years, Simmons has been providing specialized teacher training for employees at the New England Center for Children. Professor Christine Evans has witnessed the evolution of this program and the remarkable dedication of NECC teachers.